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Amanda Raymond1, Stephanie Grant2, Rima Tawk2
1Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL.
Florida Public Health Review
|March 6, 2023
Summary
Bullying among Florida high school students is linked to various health risks. This study highlights bullying as a pattern of behaviors, not an isolated incident, impacting adolescent well-being.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Adolescent health-risk behaviors are significant contributors to morbidity and mortality.
- Bullying is a prevalent issue among youth, with potential links to adverse health outcomes.
- Understanding the multifaceted nature of bullying is crucial for effective intervention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between bullying (in-person and electronic) and health-risk behaviors in Florida high school students.
- To identify patterns of risk behaviors associated with bullying involvement.
- To contribute to the understanding of bullying as a complex issue within adolescent populations.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2015 Florida Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).
- Analyzed survey responses from high school students in grades 9-12.
- Examined six categories of health-risk behaviors: unintentional injuries, tobacco use, sexual health, diet, physical activity, and alcohol use.
Main Results:
- 81.6% of students reported no involvement in bullying.
- 6.4% of students experienced both in-person and electronic bullying.
- 7.6% reported in-person bullying, and 4.4% reported electronic bullying.
Conclusions:
- Bullying is interconnected with a spectrum of risk behaviors, including violence, substance use, and unhealthy weight control.
- Adolescent bullying is not an isolated phenomenon but a pattern of interconnected risk factors.
- Findings underscore the need for comprehensive approaches to address bullying and associated health risks in schools.
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